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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
5
The Associated Press reports July 20 in Chicago with likely local showers tonight or Tuesday and rising temperatures. Iowa sees local showers tonight and east Tuesday with a gradual temperature rise. Wisconsin forecasts showers tonight or Tuesday and little change in temperatures.
Seventeen states and territories are represented at a conference called by Frank H. Hitchcock to devise systematic methods for campaigning in the West for Taft and Sherman. The gathering includes Republican national committeemen and state chairmen meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
President Gompers Secretary Morrison and John Mitchell of the AFL executive council were cited to answer September 8 on charges of contempt for violating a court injunction that barred continued boycott against the Bucks Store and Range Company.
Lincoln July 20. Bryan appeals to Democratic newspapers nationwide to start collecting funds from subscribers. He believes the Democratic fund this year will exceed all previous totals and come from the masses.
The conference arranged by the last session of congress to discuss the country’s financial situation opened today at Jarragansett Pier R I. Members of the national monetary commission lead the proceedings as they seek legislation to remedy financial needs.
Charles Daniels of New York won the final 100 metres swim with a time of 1 05 3 5. Ray C. Ewry of New York captured the standing broad jump at 10 feet 11 ¼ inches, with Rich of Brooklyn finishing fourth.
New law in Louisiana bans drinking on railroad cars with penalties of fines or imprisonment. It also enforces the anti racing statute, both in effect as of today.
Relay runners carrying a message from New York to Chicago passed Toledo at 6 22 this morning marking an early start in the transcontinental sprint. The joggers of the Y M C A covered the route with steady steps amid July heat as they press toward their next checkpoint.
Freeport Bulletin editor Perry O. Stiver seeks a Democratic committee position for the congressional district. The Aug 8 primary will determine candidates under the new direct-vote law, replacing delegates in selecting state central committeemen. The Journal endorses Stiver’s qualifications despite political differences.
A runaway buggy driven by Joseph Brown on Stephenson Street near Van Buren caused a chaotic dash through pedestrians including women and children at the First National Bank corner. The team collided with a trolley pole, toppled occupants, then veered away, injuring a lady and damaging the buggy, with minor damage to another vehicle and evidence of recent wreckage observed on Carroll Street.
Freeport young performers join Elmer E Thayer to stage Sweet Clover. Thayer McCabe and Jordan head the enterprise after Chicago booking. Rehearsals start soon, with August Roemer as lead and R C Walker as co median. Jordan acts as manager and Chicago agency books the actresses.
Former United States Senator William F. Vilas, once a Cleveland cabinet member, suffered a brain hemorrhage in Madison on July 20 and remains in serious condition.
Krueger an employee in the Schmid brewery bottling department suffered a severe mash to his left hand when his limb was caught in a bottling machine this afternoon before it could be stopped.
Mrs J A Aylward of Madison Wisconsin and her two sons returned home Saturday after visiting her mother Mrs Nettie Heunkemeier.
Superintendent Grove received a card from State Superintendent Blair noting he is again first in submitting his annual report. Grove was also first last year.
Representatives of the Moline Plow company inspected the Henney plant and the Robinson plant in Freeport hoping to upgrade lighting and power. They consider buying the Robinson plant with about 60 thousand dollars needed for rehabilitation and 150 to 200 workers. The delegation included the Moline Plow board of directors F. G. Allen C. R. Stephens C. A. Banister L. C. Blanding A. C. Barber J. L. Irving and G. H. Huntoon led by Freeport officials seeking local work expansion.
Hon. Douglas Pattison plans a week of travel from Freeport to Chicago then Edwardsville Alton East St. Louis Centralia Mt Vernon Ballville Nashville McLeansboro Carmi Cairo Jonesboro Murphysboro Carbondale DuQuoin Pinckneyville Benton and back to Chicago before returning home for Sunday with speeches in multiple towns.
John Boyle, arrested July 8 for allegedly attempting to hold up Will Kaiser near the Milwaukee depot, appeared before Justice Vincent and was bound over to the September grand jury in $500 bonds. He says he only asked for change, Kaiser testifies otherwise. Five companions received ten days for vagrancy.
Leonard Stoskopf a Freeport attorney and prominent figure is seriously ill at his home on upper Stephenson street. Illness began Sunday with two doctors called and a probable operation may be performed for relief. He was somewhat improved this morning and is 68 years old. Friends hope for a speedy recovery.
The battleships Maine and Alabama, part of the world cruising fleet ahead of the America Atlantic fleet, arrived at Manila today on July 20.
Freeport lodge No. 452 Knights of Pythias will meet in the castle hall tonight for business and work in the Esquire rank. All knights are cordially invited to attend.
A brief note promotes Phil Mattern for shoe repair services at the W Tandyshah store area, highlighting skill and quality workmanship.
An analysis by a knowledgeable writer compares the Howland creek bridge in Whiteside county with the Dowd ditch bridge in Lee county. It notes the Whiteside structure costs about 85 percent more, discusses construction methods, materials, and the savings possible through state highway commission oversight and local site conditions.
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